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Queen’s Birthday Party and Amateur Darts Competition
A tongue-in-cheek Queen’s birthday party comes to Surry Hills, complete with english themed drinks and a fancy dress amateur darts competition.
Find out more »British Beer Invasion
It's happening again, the British are invading Surry Hills! The Wild Rover train board menu will be filled with British beers on offer during SYDNEY BEER WEEK.
Find out more »Wild Rover Oyster Fest 2017
A week long celebration of oysters with a specially crafted food and drink menu, whisky & oyster tasting and a masterclass by Shane from Wapengo Rocks.
Find out more »Whisky & Oysters
Whisky Ambassador Michael Nouri will be bringing in a load of Laphroaig for you to sip as you slurp down on Sydney Rock Oysters for this one night only event.
Find out more »Oyster Shucking Masterclass
Shane Buckley, owner of award winning oyster farm Wapengo Rocks, is making the journey to Sydney for a series of oyster shucking masterclasses upstairs at The Wild Rover.
Find out more »Rare Canadian Whiskey Tasting
Rachel Macdonald is returning to the Wild Rover, this time bringing a bunch of rare Canadian whiskies for a tasting to raise money for fundraiser 663 to Zero.
Find out more »Jameson Whiskey Tasting
On Monday 27 November, Jameson Brand Ambassador Neil Flannery will showcase five whiskies from the portfolio, including the Makers Series and their recent 'Caskmates' collaboration with Sydney brewery, Young Henrys.
Find out more »Bladnoch Whisky Tasting
For the first time at The Wild Rover we'll be tasting whisky from Bladnoch, a 200 year old distillery located in the Scottish Lowlands.
Find out more »World Bartender Day
The Perfect Blend are putting on a cocktail competition for bartenders, by bartenders to recognise, support and celebrate the bartender journey at each stage of their career, regardless of level of experience or years in the industry. World Bartender Day is an event that brings together the whole bartending community, not just a few. Wild Rover Lachlan Gunner has reached the finals in the competition this year and we're encouraging all customers to come down and enjoy his creation, 'Clear Skies'.…
Find out more »Irish Whiskey Fair 2018
The Australian based Irish whiskey community will gather at The Wild Rover to showcase their booze and provide an opportunity for consumers and hospitality trade to taste their way through brands featured on the shelves of bars and bottle shops across the country.
Find out more »Irish Whiskey Cocktail Class
Resident cocktail guru Ciaran McCool is hosting a cocktail class for anyone wanting to know the 'how-to' behind using bar equipment to make the perfect drink.
Find out more »Paddy’s Day at The Wild Rover
This year, St Patrick’s Day falls on Saturday 17 March so before the party really kicks off, we’re opening from midday serving spuds with Guinness Gravy, Steak & Guinness pies setting you up for the boozy session ahead. Dust off your drinking boots because this is going to get wild!
Find out more »Whisky & Cheese
The Wild Rover and Newtown’s cheese merchants, The Stinking Bishops, are teaming up with whisky ambassador Simon McGoram to bring you a night of whisky and cheese pairings you’re not going to want to miss.
Find out more »Whisky & Cheese #2
Due to popular demand, we have are hosting another night of Whisky & Cheese at The Wild Rover.
Find out more »Wild Rover Oyster Fest 2018
From Monday 29 October to Saturday 3 November, we’re throwing a celebration you’ll be shucking crazy to miss. Wild Rover Oyster Fest is back with $1 Oysters plus much more!
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